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A-1st stment true,2nd stment false
B-1st stment false, 2nd stment true
C-both stment is true
D-both stment is false

Proteins are considered asthe most abundant molecules BEFORE water. They occur as unbranched polymer in which the monomer units are amino acids.
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
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A-1st stment true,2nd stment false
B-1st stment false, 2nd stment true
C-both stment is true
D-both stment is false

non-polar amino acids examples are alanine and tryptophan. They are generally found in the INTERIOR of proteins(devoid of water).
  • a
  • b
  • c
  • d
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methionine and phenylalanine are examples of polar but neutral amino acids.
  • false
  • true
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A-1st stment true,2nd stment false
B-1st stment false, 2nd stment true
C-both stment is true
D-both stment is false

Polar basic amino acids contain one amino group and two carboxyl group. Polar acidic amino acids contain two amino group and one carboxyl group.
  • a
  • b
  • c
  • d
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side chain of polar acidic amino acid bears a negative charge
  • false
  • true
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side chain of polar acidic amino acid bears a positive charge
  • false
  • true
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arginine is required for the growth of children and also essential for adults
  • false
  • true
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A-1st stment true,2nd stment false
B-1st stment false, 2nd stment true
C-both stment is true
D-both stment is false

all standard amino acid are ACHIRAL. Except Glycerin which is the simplest of the standard amino acids, is CHIRAL
  • a
  • b
  • c
  • d
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A molecule that has a +charge on one atom and a -charge on another atom, but has no net charge
zwitterion
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A-1st stment true,2nd stment false
B-1st stment false, 2nd stment true
C-both stment is true
D-both stment is false

isoelecticpoint is the pH at whcih an amino acid exists primarily. At isoelectricpoint almost all amino acid molecules in a solution are present in their zwitterion form
  • a
  • b
  • c
  • d
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a covalent bond between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino acid gr. of another amino acid
peptide bond
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regulates uterine contractions and lactations
stimulates the flow of milk in a nursing mother
oxytocin
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regulates the secretion of water
can also affect blood pressure
vasopressin
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are pentapeptide neurotransmitters
help reduce pain
enkephlins
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A-1st stment true,2nd stment false
B-1st stment false, 2nd stment true
C-both stment is true
D-both stment is false

Glutathione is a tripeptide present in LOW levels in most cells. It is the regulator of oxidation and reduction reactions.
  • a
  • b
  • c
  • d
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A-1st stment true,2nd stment false
B-1st stment false, 2nd stment true
C-both stment is true
D-both stment is false

Glutathione is an antioxidant and also protects contents from oxidizing agents. Whitening is one of its side effects.
  • a
  • b
  • c
  • d
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Protein is a peptide in which at least 40 amino acid residues are present
  • TRUE
  • FALSE
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A-1st stment true,2nd stment false
B-1st stment false, 2nd stment true
C-both stment is true
D-both stment is false

MONOMERIC protein contains one peptide chain. MULTIMERIC protein contains more than one peptide chain.
  • a
  • b
  • c
  • d
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Based on chemical composition, a simple protein contain one amino acid and one non amnino acid residue, while conjugated proteins contian one or more non-amino acid entity to one or more peptide chains.
  • FALSE
  • TRUE
  • not sure
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STRUCTURE OF PROTEINS

ORDER in which amino acid are linked together in a protein
PRIMARY STRUCTURE
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STRUCTURE OF PROTEINS

ORDER of attachment to each other (peptides)
PRIMARY PROTEIN
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STRUCTURE OF PROTIENS

Arrangement in SPACE adpoted by the backbone portion of a protein
SECONDARY STRUCTURE
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PROTEIN SECONDARY STRUCTURE

single protein chain adopts a shape that resembles a coiled spring maintianed by H-bonds
  • ALPHA HELIX
  • BETA PLEATED SHEETS
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SECONDARY STRUCTURE PROTEINS

Two fully extended protein chain segments in the same or different molecules are together by H-bonds
  • ALPHA HELIX
  • BETA PLEATED SHEETS
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SECONDARY STRUCTURE PROTEINS

either be INTRAMOLECULAR or INTERMOLECULAR
  • ALPHA HELIX
  • BETA PLEATED SHEETS
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SECONDARY STRUCTURE PROTEINS

only INTRAMOLECULAR
  • ALPHA HELIX
  • BETA PLEATED SHEETS
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STRUCTURE OF PROTIENS

overall 3D shape of protein due to the interactions of amino acid side-chains that are widely separated from each other.
TERTIARY STRUCTURE
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A-1st stment true,2nd stment false
B-1st stment false, 2nd stment true
C-both stment is true
D-both stment is false

GLOBULAR PROTEINS have spherical shape and are water-insoluble. They can undergo denaturation.
  • a
  • b
  • c
  • d
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function as enzymes and intracellular signaling molecules. EX: hemoglobin and myoglobin
GLOBULAR PROTEINS
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GLOBULAR PROTEINS

regulatory hormone for controlling glucose metabolism
  • insulin
  • myoglobin
  • transferrin
  • immunoglobulins
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GLOBULAR PROTEINS

Oxygen storage in your muscles
  • insulin
  • myoglobin
  • transferrin
  • immunoglobin
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GLOBULAR PROTEINS

transport of iron in blood
  • insulin
  • myoglobin
  • transferrin
  • immunoglobin
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GLOBULAR PROTEINS

involved in immune system response
  • insulin
  • myoglobin
  • transferirin
  • immunoglobin
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structure of protein (globular, fibrous, etc) that provide support and external protection
FIBROUS PROTEIN
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structure of protein (globular, fibrous, etc) that hve the tendency to aggregate to form macromolecular structures
FIBROUS PROTEIN
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structure of protein that have simple, regular, and linear structure
FIBROUS PROTEIN
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FRIBROUS PROTEIN

most abundant protein in the HUMAN BODY
  • COLLAGEN
  • KERATIN
  • ELASTIN
  • FIBRIN
  • MYOSINS
  • SILK FIBROIN
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FIBROUS PROTEIN

ORGANIC COMPONENT OF BONES AND TEETH
  • COLLAGEN
  • KERATIN
  • ELASTIN
  • FIBRIN
  • MYOSIN
  • SILK FIBROIN
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FIBROUS PROTEINS

found in SKIN, HAIR, WOOL, HORNS, AND FINGERNAILS
  • COLLAGEN
  • KERATIN
  • ELASTIN
  • MYOSIN
  • FIBRIN
  • SILK FIBROIN
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FIBROUS PROTEIN

A-1st stment true,2nd stment false
B-1st stment false, 2nd stment true
C-both stment is true
D-both stment is false

KERATIN provides protective coating for organs. COLLAGEN is mainly composed of hydrophobic amino acids.
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A-1st stment true,2nd stment false
B-1st stment false, 2nd stment true
C-both stment is true
D-both stment is false

FIBRIN is AKA Beta-keratin. SILK FIBROIN is found in blood clots.
  • a
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A-1st stment true,2nd stment false
B-1st stment false, 2nd stment true
C-both stment is true
D-both stment is false

MYOSINS are found in muscle tissue. ELASTINS are found in blood vessels and ligaments
  • b
  • c
  • d
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FUNCTIONS

ENZYMES
  • CATALYTIC
  • DEFENSE
  • STORAGE
  • STRUCTURAL
  • NUTRIENT
  • FLUID-BALANCE
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FUNCTION

IMMUNOGLOBULINS
  • CATALYTIC
  • DEFENSE
  • STORAGE
  • STRUCTURAL
  • NUTRIENT
  • FLUID-BALANCE
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FUNCTION

FERRETIN AND MYOGLOBIN
  • CATALYTIC
  • DEFENCE
  • STORAGE
  • STRUCTURAL
  • NUTRIENT
  • FLUID-BALANCE
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FUNCTIONS

A-1st stment true,2nd stment false
B-1st stment false, 2nd stment true
C-both stment is true
D-both stment is false

COLLAGEN and KERATIN are nutrient proteins. CASEIN and OVALBUMIN are structural proteins.
  • a
  • b
  • c
  • d
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FUNCTION

ALBUMIN AND GLOBULIN
  • CATALYTIC
  • DEFENCE
  • STORAGE
  • STRUCTURAL
  • NUTRIENT
  • FLUID-BALANCE
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